Visa stock experienced a mixed start to 2026, with shares declining 1.2% during the first trading session of the year. This dip coincided with an SEC filing revealing CEO Ryan McInerney’s plan to sell over 10,000 shares. Investors also remain anxious about a potential holiday spending slowdown.
In contrast, data shows explosive growth in Visa’s crypto-related business. Net spending across its major blockchain-partnered cards surged by 525% in 2025. Spending grew from $14.6 million in January to $91.3 million by December.
Despite this significant increase in crypto card network adoption and utility, investors focus on traditional metrics. Key concerns include slowing growth in cross-border fees and potential regulatory uncertainty for digital assets in 2026.